A light cannon firing a small shot, commonly mounted on smaller pirate sloops and privateer vessels that valued speed over heavy firepower. Its light weight suited fast, shallow-draft ships operating in coastal waters and the Caribbean. It was often paired with swivel guns for close-range defense.
Quick Facts
| Weapon Type | Artillery |
|---|---|
| Era Used | 16th-18th century |
| Range / Use | Ship-to-ship artillery |
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